Monthly Archives: November 2015

Your windshield wipers play a major role in your ability to drive safely, but are all too often overlooked. In an effort to save you time and money on replacement blades, we come up with a few maintenance tips to keep your windshield wipers working better for longer.

Don’t use them on a dry surface. Always turn your windshield wipers off before turning off the engine. Your wipers take on extra friction whenever they wipe across a dry windshield, so be diligent about turning them off when wet conditions clear up.

Always scrape ice and snow. Windshield wipers are all too often used as a mechanism to clear built-up ice and snow. The extra weight, friction, and uneven surface cause the rubber blades to wear more quickly. Instead, use your defroster and manually scrape your windshield before employing the wipers.

Clean your wipers and windshield. Help your windshield wipers out, and take a minute to clean the windshield every time you get gas, ensuring the wipers are clearing a clean surface. Also be sure to use a clean cloth or paper towel and water or window cleaning solution to wipe the blades down. Be gentle so that you don’t damage the blade, but you should see that anything that has collected on the wiper’s surface will come right off, leaving a smooth edge.

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The redesigned 2016 Chevy Volt makes up where the first-generation Volt lacked. Entirely rebuilt for 2016, the Chevy Volt now offers an extended driving range, powerful on-road performance, a fifth seat, an improved infotainment system with new features, and a sporty new design. If you’ve been thinking about green car options, the 2016 Chevy Volt offers the best of many worlds.

An affordable option in the plug-in hybrid segment, the Chevy volt remains a stand-out competitor. It’s likeable, sleek, and more car-like design conveys high-end luxury and sporty capability, unlike other quirky hybrid car offerings. Inside, buyers will be impressed by the cabin’s premium materials and luxury appointments. Advanced safety features and modern technology keep passengers safe, connected, and entertained, no matter where their journey takes them.

Maybe most impressive, are the updates under the hood. Now boasting an EPA-estimated all-electric range of 53 miles, the 2016 Chevy Volt is capable of driving the average American commute with plenty of extra power to spare. And, just in case your commute is longer than 53 miles, or you’re headed across the state this weekend, you won’t have to worry about charging up along the way. The gasoline-powered backup engine automatically kicks in to generate more electricity when necessary, to provide extended-range driving. Impressively, the 2016 Volt can go up to 420 miles without stopping for a fill-up or recharge.